"It will be an extremely tough game," he said. "They have one of the best quarterbacks  if not the best  in the nation. He can really throw it from the pocket, and he's consistent. This game will be a huge challenge for us." 

E. Washington at Southern Utah

P At Eccles Coliseum

Kickoff • 1:05 p.m.

TV • Big Sky TV (Internet)

Radio • 91.1 FM

Records • Eastern Washington 6-1, 5-0; Southern Utah 3-5, 2-3

Series • Eastern Washington, 4-1

Last meeting • Eastern Washington, 31-24 (2010)

About the Thunderbirds • They have lost three Big Sky games by 14 points. ... QB Brad Sorensen needs 700 yards to pass Matt Cannon as their all-time total offense leader. Sorensen already ranks first in passing yards (8,313), completions (702) and TD passes (56).

About the Eagles • Not including a blowout victory against North Dakota, they've won four Big Sky games by 18 points. ... They have split against FBS opponents this season, defeating Idaho (20-3) and losing to Washington State (24-20).